The Convicted Heroes
Monday, November 13, 2000
Indra J. Piliang *)
Heroes constitute a symbol of social oppression. The more oppressed a society, the more likely a hero will emerge. Therefore, the appearance of a hero is made to outshine the average man, even to resemble a superman. Such a manifestation brings psychological protection to the community of admirers. The charisma of heroism becomes the only hope for the liberation of man from suppression by a system of power. A hero |
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